A brick-and-mortar facility is not the only option for health care. We are exploring how we can more efficiently and effectively deliver health care services to better serve our veterans and improve their lives. Telehealth is one of those areas we have identified for growth.
McDonald emphasizes the importance of telehealth in improving veteran care.
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The House proposed $1.4 billion reduction of the VA's budget request would mean $688 million less for veterans' medical care and a 50 percent cut in VA's construction budget.
That mission is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise 'to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.'
To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.
Congress must act or veterans will suffer. That is unacceptable to me and I know that it is unacceptable to you.